Red Cross volunteer Sam Glick hand off Clean-Up Kits to Jennifer Awardo, one of the community members in the small town of Tivoli, Texas who is operating a distributing center for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

September 5, 2017 - Tivoli, Texas

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Diane Market with her dog, Chester, lost her Rockport home to Hurricane Harvey and is grateful to the Red Cross for having a place to stay in a shelter in Corpus Christi, Texas. “I am so glad to being able to keep my Chester with me,” she said.

September 5, 2017 - Corpus Christi, Texas

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Volunteers for the American Red Cross, members of AmeriCorps and active-duty US Army service members work together to load three convoys of Army high-profile vehicles with supplies. Two convoys are comprised of five trucks, the third is comprised of six trucks.

September 3, 2017 - Red Cross Distribution Warehouse. Houston, Texas

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9 year old Ty’Vise, a Houston evacuee, plays at George R. Brown Convention Center, where the American Red Cross set up a major shelter for Hurricane Harvey evacuees.

September 1, 2017 - Houston, Texas

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Ruth Johnson and Creston Callis, a US Army Veteran, speak with a Red Cross worker, Helene Flaxbeard, while staying at a shelter in San Antonio. With little time to prepare for evacuation, they both were without a few of the medical supplies they needed when they arrived at the shelter. They both have been assisted by the medical staff at the shelter. Ruth said, “The medical staff has been wonderful trying to take care of our needs.”

August 29, 2017 - San Antonio, Texas

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Red Cross volunteer and Francisco Vallejo embrace.

August 29, 2017 - San Antonio, Texas

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Red Cross volunteers sort supplies and ready water for distribution.

August 27, 2017 - Houston, TX

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Damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.

August 27, 2017 - Houston, TX

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Damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.

August 26, 2017 - Victoria, TX

Your Support Funded Relief and Recovery for Harvey Survivors

“We were down to literally pennies and had no idea where food would come next.”

Camille Gandara

The Red Cross has raised $522.7 million, including the value of critical donated goods and services, to help Hurricane Harvey survivors in Texas and Louisiana.

As of August 22, 2018, the Red Cross had already programmed approximately $403.1 million on emergency relief and recovery efforts for people affected by Hurricane Harvey. The remaining funds will be used to help with unmet needs for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Harvey, as well as to expand longer-term community-based recovery services in the affected areas.

Hurricane Harvey Expenses and Commitments

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After the Storm: Our Ongoing Support

When the emergency phase of our response ended, we turned our focus to planning and delivering programs that will help people recover.

We are working with local and state governments, nonprofit partners, faith-based organizations and community-based Long-Term Recovery Committees to provide ongoing assistance for people impacted by this devastating storm.

The Red Cross plans to spend more than $180 million to support Hurricane Harvey long-term recovery efforts. These funds will be used to provide financial assistance to households that need extra help, as well as to provide grants for community-based recovery services.

More Information on Hurricane Harvey Relief

Support Disaster Relief Efforts

The Red Cross honors donor intent and all donations earmarked for Disaster Relief will be used to help people affected by disasters, big and small. Americans work hard for their money, and we’re committed to being the very best stewards of our donors’ dollar. The Red Cross keeps our expenses low and an average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs.